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Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty78% serious
$10,500
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. in Punxsutawney, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, John Saylor in Sligo, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,500 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,500 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORRILTON PACKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUCHMAN LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BARRY CALLEBAUT USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PROFUSION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SAULO'S GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27D G YUENGLING & SON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36PETRO CHEMICAL MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST FOOD MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JENSEN MEAT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONSOLIDATED FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GRANITE PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SAUL ESCOBAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HERITAGE BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GENERAL DYNAMICS LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HUMIC GROWTH SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Mattoon Precision Ma…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIBER-TECH INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INNOVATIVE CIRCUITS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JDR ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VALLIA FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Punxsutawney Finishi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. ranks #15,219 at $10,500 current penalty.

How Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. Compares

Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC.'s 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-08-26

Last Inspection

2022-08-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $5,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,258

Current Penalty Amount

$10,500

Penalty Reduction

39.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,758 from the initial assessment of $17,258. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $10,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,500 here).

Architectural Arts $10,500 IA H.B. Fuller Company $10,500 GA Morgan Olson, LLC $10,500 TN Catania-Spagna Corporation $10,500 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Morrilton Packing Company, INC. 2 insp. Morrilton, AR Buchman Lumber Company LLC 2 insp. Springbrook, WI Barry Callebaut USA, L.L.C. 2 insp. Pennsauken, NJ Profusion Industries, LLC. 2 insp. Marietta, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

John Saylor
Sligo, PA
2 inspections $10,500
Porcelain Industries, INC.
Dickson, TN
4 inspections $10,500
Flowers Baking Company of San Antonio LLC
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $10,500
Coca Cola Refreshments
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $10,500
Nestle USA, INC.
Burlington, WI
7 inspections $10,500

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. have? ▼
Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. had? ▼
Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-26 and the most recent on 2022-08-26. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC.? ▼
Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. has been assessed $10,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,258 (a 39.2% reduction).
Does Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. operate in? ▼
Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327910). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. ranks #33,655 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, John Saylor in Sligo, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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